hAnradáin

hAnradáin is an Irish surname. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó hAnradáin, which translates to "descendant of Anradán." The personal name Anradán itself is believed to derive from the elements "and" meaning "fire" and "radán" meaning "little" or "small," suggesting "little fire."

The sept associated with this surname was historically found in the province of Ulster in Ireland. While the exact geographical origins can be difficult to pinpoint definitively, historical records and place names suggest a connection to counties such as Armagh and Tyrone. Like many Irish surnames, the Ó hAnradáin clan would have likely been landowners and possibly involved in local governance or military affairs within their territory.

Over centuries, with emigration and the anglicization of Irish names, the surname diversified into various spellings. Common anglicized forms include Hanrahan, Hanrahan, Handrahan, and sometimes simplified versions depending on the region of emigration. Today, individuals bearing the hAnradáin surname and its variants can be found in Ireland and across the globe, particularly in countries with significant Irish diaspora such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Tracing the lineage of the hAnradáin family can provide insights into the social and political history of medieval and early modern Ireland.